The Daily Discourse

Tomorrow, the 12th of May is International Nurses Day. Organised annually by the International Council of Nurses, International Nurses Day celebrates the contribution that nurses make to societies around the world. The date has a very strong significance, being the birthday of perhaps the world’s most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale.We would like understand the struggles and the challenges they face day to day. Also, the demand that comes with serving people. Also unpack training for nurses.

Guests: Mr Simon Hlungwani – President a DENOSA (Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa) - In studio
Guest: Sister Kelebogile Mogoerane - dubbed “Queen of the East” by her colleagues and patients, is best known for the halo-like crown she wears to cheer up young patients before they go into surgery.

Recently Adv. Michael Masutha delivered the 21st Vote Budget Policy Statement of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for the 2018/19 financial year. We unpack the statement with him now…

Guest: Michael Masutha. Adv. Masutha is currently serving as the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

KwaZulu-Natal, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has revealed that more than 200 councillors across municipalities in the province do not have matric. Speaking to us yesterday, MEC Dube-Ncube, cited low education levels among councillors, as one of the factors for poor oversight roles in municipalities. On The Talking Point we will discuss whether councillors lacking basic education compromise the functioning of municipal councils or further exacerbates service delivery issues. Joining us on the line for this discussion is, Esteri Msindo, the Human Settlements Researcher at the Public Service Accountability Monitor …

The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA) has issued a rallying call to corporate South Africa to speak out on corporate malfeasance and corruption as well as actively work toward building an ethical culture in their organisations. Von Eck says International Internal Audit Month provides an ideal opportunity to educate South Africans about a complex but vital profession.

Guest: Dr Claudelle von Eck - Institute of Internal Auditors SA calls for New Dawn(TBC)

From the 11th of May, the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) will host the third HRDC Summit under the theme: “Partnerships Revitalising Work and Learning”. The HRDC is chaired by the Deputy President and administered by the Minister of Higher Education and Training. Its core mandate is to advise government on issues of human resource development. In 2018, the Council is continuing with a strategy of encouraging collaboration and partnerships in skills development, how do they aim to do this?
guest: Ravi Naidoo

With rising public awareness on anti-bribery and corruption, public and private organisations are forced to relook their procurement practices – and demand for comprehensive supplier vetting is seeing steady growth in South Africa. How does this affect business, and what can business do to vet suppliers aqequatetely?

Guests: Jennifer Barkhuizen, Head of Communication at Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE)

Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube revealed last week that more than 200 councillors across KwaZulu-Natal municipalities do not have matric. Delivering her department’s R1.6billion budget for 2018/2019, Dube-Ncube said her department was embarking on a back-to- basics programme as it seeks to stabilise and make municipalities more resilient. How does this affect the running of the province’s administration? We speak to ….

Guest: KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube

The South African Department of Trade and Industry recently published a number of draft amendments to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes (B-BBEE Codes) for public comment
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Guest: Matabane Kganki - Black Business Council CEO

Amanda Kotze Nhlapo - Chief Convention Bureau Officer of SA Tourism

Nkululeko Mthembu from Durban Hub and Faith Chege from Nairobi Hub